how good is the a/c system?

[vmb]

any owners in any hot areas this time of year? I'm contemplating a black/black (cloth) CR-V but am wondering if that's risky for the peak summer months. I sold my black leather interior BMW because it just couldn't get cool enough, quick enough for my kid in the back seat. This summer kid #2 will be back there.

Not crazy about the lighter color exteriors, nor the yellowish "ivory" cloth. I wish the black exterior came w/ a grey cloth interior.

thanks.

[2RedV's]

For starters, go the User CP (control panel) and then to Edit signature.
Input your V's year, model, and fill in your location so people know where you live. A black V in Tucson, AZ is a whole lot different than Central Canada....

[vmb]

I don't have a CR-V yet. I'm thinking of getting an '07. I live in Maryland, where it's usually decent weather but we do get near 100 some days.

I'm hoping to hear from anyone w/ an '07 that lives in a hot climate (realizing the time of year) who can give an opinion on their a/c system's capabilities.

thanks.

[2RedV's]

Will you have tinted windows or stick with the greenhouse effect?

[ruckerz]

Go for the tinted windows if you don't want to be patient. My 99 V takes 20-30 minutes to cool down on Denver, CO 100+ F days with the A/C on blast. I sometimes wondered if the A/C was bad, but the dealer assured it me it takes time to cool down the car (probably low BTUs).

[Davecr-v]

My 04's A/C and heating system is fantastic It cools the car very quickly in the NY summers I have been down to Baltimore with it and the car keeps cold, the heat on full blast is similar to a hairdryer. THe only issue is the CR-V dosen't have a rear A/c terminal so the back seats rely on the front vents which is an annoyanc but the car cools down very quickly. Get rear tints though otherwise it will be a real pain to cool.